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C683 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,233 mi
Last recorded203,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC683 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 203,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 203,233 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 199,838 miles

all rear shock absorber bushes slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2014 198,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 198,660 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle has been freshly undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Jun 2013 198,660 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has been freshly undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Jul 2012 198,117 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 198,117 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 194,694 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 194,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 192,249 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 192,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 184,777 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 181,473 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 181,456 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 177,832 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C683 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C683 SRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C683 SRB registered?

C683 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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